Hello everyone, Here we are at Week 4 and I was so excited to see in our boxes this week we have the first sweet corn of the season. Just in time to serve with those delicious Von Hanson's brats. Of course, grilled brats and sweet corn are an easy, no-fuss summer...
CSA member Becky Tschida shared this delicious pesto recipe with us. Originally from the Sprout website (www.sproutmn.com/recipes), I love the versatility of this one! Ingredients: 2 cups packed torn Kale leaves 1 cup packed fresh Basil leaves 1 teaspoon Sea salt 1/4...
The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome. It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium. It is also high in the B vitamins. Kale is the highest in...
Your share box this week will contain fresh brats from Von Hanson's Meats. Note that these are not pre-cooked, they must be cooked thoroughly before serving.
The versatile onion is the most universal seasoning used by humans. The common bulb onions are reddish purple, white, or yellow with a tan skin. The tan-skinned storage onion is the strongest most pungent variety, while its purple and white cousins are milder and...
Cauliflower offers significant vegetable protein along with Vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, as well as a variety of minerals. Refrigerate fresh cauliflower in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. To prepare, soak the head upside down in cold water to clean thoroughly. ...
Potatoes are considered an important staple food and the number one vegetable crop in the world. Because of their neutral starchy flavor, they are a good complement to many meals. They are available year-round as they are harvested somewhere every month of the year....
Zucchini is one of the many varieties of summer squash. It is excellent in replacing lost fluids on hot summer days as it is approximately 94 percent water. Low in calories and a great source of vitamins A, C, potassium and calcium, zucchini is easily digested and...
This week's share includes a container of raspberries. Raspberries are high in vitamins A and C and provide generous amounts of potassium and calcium. Delicious alone, they are also an excellent addition to fruit salads or smoothies. Keep in mind that raspberries...
An ancient staple food of the Americas, corn is often referred to as maize. When combined with most beans or dairy, corn will provide a complete protein. This is shown by the many traditional native dishes. Similar to other whole grains, corn is a great source of...
